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Are there ‘rules’ for conveying emotion through art?

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“For the line drawings, we traced the contours with custom-made computer vision algorithms,” says Dirk. “We We wanted to see whether there were enough consistent features in each category for the computer to be able to accurately categorise any one image.” If the computer had only guessed randomly, it would have had an accuracy of 17%.

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9 Good Collections of Videos for Education

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Topics include languages, music, technology, social studies, science, engineering, maths, journalism, and more. Topics include earth sciences, nature, science, technology, history, space, the human body, sports, politics, philosophy, and more. Untamed Science. Wired Science. Education.com Songs.

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Behind the screens: the crystals that flow like rain down a windowpane

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When was the last time you looked at a computer, TV, phone or tablet? See the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications website to find out where a maths degree could take you. Studying maths and physics at school will enable you to study maths or physics at university. Perhaps you are reading from one now.

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Imaging the invisible: how can research software and imaging techniques help scientists study the things we can’t see?

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Scientific simulations — an advanced type of computational model that not only represents a real-world phenomenon, but aims to predict how the phenomenon might change under different conditions or parameters. Software — a set of instructions, scripts or programmes that are used to operate computers and perform specific tasks.

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Can modern technology uncover the secrets of evolution?

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Micro-computed tomography (μCT) — a 3D imaging technique that uses X-rays to see inside objects. After re-assembling the broken rocks containing Elgin Reptile specimens, he scans them using micro-computed tomography (μCT). “A Research project : Using micro-computed tomography to uncover the secrets of the Elgin Reptiles.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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To foster this critical ability, here are five DIY coding activities that creatively teach coding concepts without the need for a computer: Binary Code Bracelets: Create bracelets with beads in two colors to represent names coded in binary. It’s an engaging way to connect the abstract world of coding with a tangible, creative project.

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Numbers and networks: how can we use mathematics to assess the resilience of global supply chains?

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There are many branches of maths, including algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. HOW CAN MATHS SOLVE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES? There are so many applications of math!” Math really is everywhere!” If you know math, it gives you incredible power to contribute to all kinds of fields.”. says Zach. “If